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Fisherman's Bastion (Halaszbastya)

Tarnok utca 28, Behind Matyas templom, Budapest I, Hungary
Ranked #5 of 171 attractions in Budapest
4.5 of 5 stars 566 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Built during the 19th century for the Hungarian Millennium celebrations, this mock bastion features pointed towers and turrets, reminiscent of the...... more » Owner description: Built during the 19th century for the Hungarian Millennium celebrations, this mock bastion features pointed towers and turrets, reminiscent of the fairytale castles in Disney World. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Walked from the funicular , saw the cash desks and dutifully paid, but then realised the best view is farther along, and it's free. ( go as far as you can along the bastion wall until you see a small tower. Climb this. There's a cafe right at the top, but no pressure to buy, though you could pat peanuts... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Highly recommend visiting this site - one of my favorite places in Budapest! Bring your camera because you will be taking a lot of pictures :) More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

not a place too miss good views over the Danube interesting restoration work More

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Baia Mare, Romania
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I have visited it several times. It offers great views of the Parliament, Danube and Pesta. In the last 2 years they have introduced an entrance fee - although it used to be free. The tax si rather silly, as it only applies to a portions of the wall - but you can see the rest of it for free!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Amazing views of Pest! Will always be a very special place for me as on Saturday this was the location of where I got engaged!! A tip - for those going in the evenings the top section is open and free. Well worth it as the views at night of the parliament and various bridges crossing the Duna River are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Great overlook spot but there's an enclosed cafe taking up the lower viewing area, and you have to pay to access the top part. Still you can see the river and Pest by peeking through the railings along the side. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Don't pay the extra to visit. It only gives you access to an extra terrace and the rest is free ! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

A great place for that perfect holiday photo. You can see the whole city from up there. We really like this place and church right next to it. Actually the whole area around the castle was amazing. You must visit here. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The place is very nice, nearby the mathias church and it's a bit like in a fairy tale. However, you've to pay to go upstairs for the view and it's a bit disappointing that they ask you to pay for everything in Hungary... and now I'm continuing my comment because tripadvisor need 300 characters to post it. ;) More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

You can simply hang around the fountain within a couple meters of the restaurant, snapping photographs of even higher quality as you will be able to fit the bastion as well as the panoramic views into your shot. More

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